What a pleasure it was for me to see the pictures Kevin Whalen at Pundit Review took this past weekend while attending the Milblog Conference.

Walter Reed has a special place in my heart as I was born there. While all these years later there have been numerous changes to the hospital and the surrounding area it still stands as a symbol of care and compassion for the military sick and wounded.

It was disturbing to me when we were made aware of some of the conditions at the medical center however, in reading Mr. Whalen’s commentary explaining the photos he tells us of the small percentage of the facility which was affected. That does in no way excuse inadequate treatment, as one person given poor care is one to many. I hope he is right and that once (and if) the area is rehabilitated, this facility will afford care as it has for so many years to the wonderful men and women who serve this great country.

Thank you Mr. Whalen for the terrific pictures and for reminding me of a bit of my own history.

(The link works however it many take you refreshing a few times for all of the pictures to load)